| The very name Alaska conjures up powerful | | | | within the city limits. It is possible to have a |
| images of a beautiful wilderness, and the perfect | | | | vacation based in Anchorage and to arrange |
| destination to go for an unforgettable adventure. | | | | many interesting day trips from this location. |
| Alaska has something for everyone, as it offers | | | | Alaska offers many opportunities for wildlife |
| unique wildlife viewing opportunities, cultural tours, | | | | viewing. It is possible to see a wide range of |
| whale watching, and mountain biking and hiking. | | | | species including polar and grizzly bears, |
| Experiencing Alaska travel and weather firsthand | | | | humpbacked and killer whales, wolves, lynx and |
| can make for the vacation of a lifetime. | | | | moose. There are many trips available for wildlife |
| Alaska is the least densely populated state in | | | | viewing that vary in duration and destination. |
| America. It is also the most northerly and was | | | | Alaska is an excellent destination for anyone |
| the second to last state to be created. It borders | | | | interested in fishing. It is possible to just cast a line |
| British Columbia in Canada and the Yukon. Mount | | | | from the roadside or charter a boat or even a |
| McKinley is the highest mountain in the United | | | | float plane to take you to some pristine fishing |
| States. | | | | spots right in the heart of the Alaskan wilderness. |
| Alaska is thought to be the first state in America | | | | Accommodation for fishing trips ranges from the |
| to have been occupied by humans. The first | | | | basic to the luxurious. |
| European landed in Alaska in 1741, and was the | | | | If you are interested in hiking but would like to do |
| Russian Aleksei Ilyich Chirikov. The Russians then | | | | something a little bit different then why not try |
| settled in Alaska until it was bought by America in | | | | glacier hiking. A guided tour will take you safely |
| 1867. It did not become a state until 1959. | | | | onto the glaciers. Trips are available for different |
| Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, with a | | | | levels of fitness and experience. Guided cycling |
| population of just under three hundred thousand. | | | | tours and hiking tours are also available for many |
| It is one of the most northerly cities in the world. | | | | different areas of Alaska. |
| It has many restaurants and a healthy music | | | | Alaska weather during the summer is not as cool |
| scene. There are also museums and theatres and | | | | as you might imagine. High temperatures have |
| all the amenities that you would expect from a | | | | been recorded with summer days averaging |
| city of this size. | | | | between sixty and eighty degrees Fahrenheit. The |
| Anchorage is surrounded by the wilderness and it | | | | mornings and evenings tend to be cooler, and the |
| is possible to go fishing and hiking just a few | | | | fall season starts sooner. In general it is best to |
| minutes outside the city. In the winter the city is | | | | dress in layers. By September there will also be |
| transformed into a snowy playground with dog | | | | fewer hours of daylight. Check the weather |
| sledding, ski trails and skating rinks all to be found | | | | forecast, dress appropriately, and have fun. |